Category: Textual Criticism
Textual Criticism
The Division of the New Testament Into Chapters
The division of the New Testament into chapters, now in use, was made in the dark ages, after the selection of portions for ecclesiastical readings, which frequently therefore run on from one chapter into another. That division frequently separates things which are closely connected, and joins together things which are really distinct. (Johann Albrecht Bengel)…
Printed Editions Of The Greek New Testament
List of the printed editions of the Greek New Testament Novum Instrumentum omne - Desiderius Erasmus (1516) Editio Regia - Robertus Stephanus (Robert I Estienne) (1550) Novum Testamentum Graecum, cum lectionibus variantibus MSS - John Mill (1707) The Greek New Testament - Samuel Prideaux Tregelles (1857) Novum Testamentum Graece. Editio Octava Critica Maior : 2…
Ιακωβος Is The Greek Form Of Jacob
All these were Khaldhaye, that is to say Ancient Syrians, according to the tradition of the early writers. And because the greater number of [these] writers were Greeks, they changed the sounds of the Chaldean names and did not pronounce them as they were pronounced in Chaldean fashion. For behold, also, in the case of…
Two Monks Learn Greek & Hebrew At The Same Time
Two monks live near each other at the same time. They both profess to be students. Only one, however, does anything towards disciplining his mind. One uses language and lamentations as follows : — " They have invented a new language, which they call Greek ; you must be carefully on your guard against it…
Gospel Synopsis
A Gospel synopsis is a comparison of parallel passages from the four canonical Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. This type of analysis arranges corresponding sections from each Gospel side by side to highlight similarities and differences in how they narrate events, teachings, and themes related to the life of Jesus. Here's an overview of…
The BEGINNING (αρχη) and the END (τελος) in many Greek NT Manuscripts
Many Greek manuscripts of the New Testament after the eighth and ninth centuries mark the beginning of the lections with the word ἀρχή or ἀρ or χʹ/ ἀρ and the end with the word τέλος or τέ or λ/τέ inserted into the text, but written in coloured, commonly vermillion ink. In Greek New Testament manuscripts…
What Is New Testament Textual Criticism?
Textual criticism is the process by which scholars seek to determine the original text of a document or collection of documents, and to present it, free from errors, corruptions, and variations that may have accumulated during its transmission through successive copying. We do not have the original manuscripts of the New Testament. As careful as…
What are the languages required for New Testament Textual Criticism?
Many prominent New Testament scholars are known for their proficiency in multiple languages, which is essential for their research and textual analysis. Here's a brief overview of the languages known by some of these scholars: Constantin von Tischendorf: Renowned for discovering the Codex Sinaiticus, Tischendorf was fluent in Greek, Latin, Hebrew, and several other ancient…
Welcome
Welcome to New Testament Studies!